When you’re playing closed guard and your opponent grabs your collar, says Carlson Gracie Jr., they’re avoiding many useful attacks you might try — and that will simply not do.
By feigning an interest in grabbing their collar, you can pass your hand under their arm. But allow the master himself to explain the technique in the video below. Come here for a full program focused on the fundamentals of the closed guard, or search for “RGOA” on your favorite app store.
